28 26) Shopping
<< SRB pov >>
All of us were sitting on the table eating breakfast. The table was quiet as always. Well that is after Aunt Andy made rules for no politics and no teasing on the table, otherwise me and uncle would have obliterated each other or bored her to death by now. Dora was back and was entering her 3rd year, with my help, she was well above her peers.
Just then an owl appeared, on the window hooting.' Here comes the letter'
And well it was the letter for me to go to Hogwarts.
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HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Mr. Sophronius Regulus Black,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)[5]
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear[5]
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)[5]
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)[5]
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.[5]
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic
by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory
by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration
by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions
by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
This was expected but still I was excited at attending school. And well i was gonna have a new experience.
"Do you even need to go there. Yo could probably teach everyone there." Dora said with an unamused face.
"Of course, otherwise how will people know about the great cousin of Nymphadora Tonks." I replied with a grin.
"Tsk. Yeah yeah sophie, you should show them your greatness. How else would the world survive without seeing your trie brilliance oh mighty sir."
Aunt sighed," Stop it you two, we are at the table."
She gave us her famous death glare and we both shut up.
"When are we getting the stuff. I already have the books and potions supply. Just need to get a wand and uniform."
" Yeah we will go there next week. And Dora you still have to prune the garden as tour punishment."
"Agh....."she groaned but said nothing, afraid of getting into more trouble.
<< 3rd person POV >>
In front of Ollivander's stood a woman a boy.
"Go in now Soph, its quite a personal thing to get a wand."
The boy went into the shop.
"Aha quite an early customer we have here. Mr...." said Mr Ollivander's
"Sophronius. Sophronius Regulus Black."
"Aha, heir black. First wand i suppose. But your magic is speciall. Hmm..."
"What do you mean?"
"Do you know that why wands with a magical core and a suitable wood are used. The core is a storage device, while wood is used because it stops magic from being released instantaneously. It holds it in its place.
But the interesting thing is that. Since the start of wand lore there has never been a perfect wand. A perfect wand is said to be a myth, much like the elder wand. A wand that does not store magic but amplifies, purifies and expels it with no resistance."
The boy had a thoughtful look on his face and asked," So is it real?"
"Thousands have wasted their lives on it, my great great great grandfather himself gave his whole life in this pursuit. After 120 years of searching, he found a single rumour of a wand made of purple crystal wielded in ancient times. The wand so powerful, that it is said to carry the essence of a goddess itself. Do you know who was worthy to wield such a power!! It is said to be the wand of the most evil witch Morgana Lefay."
The boy seemed a bit amazed, but the old man continued.
"Hmm for the time being... Yes, this should do." The old man said taking out a very old box.
In it lay a metal wand.
"A wand made of orichalcum containing an unknown core, persumed to be hair of a goddess."
The boy picked the wand and immediately light came out."
The old man smile.
"How much?"
"Even though it is a treasure. It would be useless without a master. Thus I will sell it to you at cost 250G."
The boy was a bit amazed, but still handed the money. And left the shoo.
The old man saw his retreating figure and smiled. 'Perhaps I am lucky to be able to witness, the birth of a mge.'
